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Commercial Property Investment

This week on #PropertyRoundup on iProperty Radio.com is John McCartney, Director and Head of Research with BNP Paribas Real Estate. John joins host Carol Tallon today to discuss the significant drop in commercial real estate investment, which is at its lowest level since 2013. Latest figures from BNP Paribas Real Estate showing first quarter spend came in at €161.7m, or just 15% of 10-year average. 👉 https://www.bnpparibas.ie/en/ *Property Roundup is sponsored by Daft.ie, Ireland’...

County Cork Property Market Trends

Ahead of our conversation on the main stage at the National Construction Summit on April 18th, we are joined by Johanna Murphy, Estate Agent with Johanna Murphy & Sons in County Cork, this week on #PropertyRoundup. We discuss local property market trends, the importance of digital marketing and social media for estate agents, and the potential of Cork Harbours energy hub to become a renewable energy hub.  👉 https://www.johannamurphy.com/ *Property Roundup is sponsored by Daft.ie, ...

North Kerry Rental Market Update

This week on #PropertyRoundup on iPropertyRadio.com, host Carol Tallon is joined by Tommy Carmody of Tommy Carmody’s Property House Ardfert to discuss the demand for corporate lets versus regular lettings, downsizing, the Kerry rental situation and the growing student accommodation demand at Munster TU.  👉 https://tommycarmody.ie/  *Property Roundup is sponsored by Daft.ie, Ireland’s Most Visited Property Website* Produced by Katie Tallon MPRII, with Hear Me Roar Media on sound ...

From Construction to Property

From Construction to Property This week on #PropertyRoundup on iPropertyRadio.com, host Carol Tallon is joined by Kevin Kirrane, estate agent with APP Kirrane Auctioneering Galway and Mayo to discuss his own career journey from construction to property, selling property in the crash and the availability of the local market.  👉 https://www.kirraneauctioneering.com/ *Property Roundup is sponsored by Daft.ie, Ireland’s Most Visited Property Website* Produced by Katie Tallon MPRII, with Hea...

Designing for Future Generations

This week on #PropertyRoundup on iPropertyRadio.com, Alicia Greene, Flex Space Consultant with Knight Frank, joins host Carol Tallon to discuss who is coming to her door looking for flexible working space in 2024, trends ahead of 2024 and the very exciting new WeWork space!  Listen back to the full interview to get an idea of the offerings available in the Dublin market.  👉 https://www.knightfrank.ie/commercial/flexible-office-solutions *Property Roundup is sponsored by Daft.ie, ...

Real Estate Expectations: Lessons from Retail to Office

This week on #PropertyRoundup on iPropertyRadio.com, Suzie Nolan, Head of Property with Aviva, joins host Carol Tallon to discuss the current state of the real estate market; what’s driving the current upward pressure on yields, and the upgrading of properties in line with sustainability and building energy performance regulations coming down the track..  Also, congratulations to the team at Aviva for being named Asset Manager of the Year at the National Property Awards 2024, well ...

Emerging Business Models for Estate Agents

This week on #PropertyRoundup on iPropertyRadio.com, host Carol Tallon is joined by Alan McKenna, Director at REA Halnon McKenna. Alan talks through the mechanics of operating two agencies at opposite sides of the country (Dublin and Galway) and we explore his interesting business model of acquiring estate agencies when the owner wishes to retire.  If you own your own agency and are thinking about an exit in the coming years, you won’t want to miss this episode.  👉 https://reahm.i...

Increasing Awareness of Buyers Agency Across Ireland

This week on #PropertyRoundup on iPropertyRadio.com, host Carol Tallon is joined by buyer’s agent and winner of the inaugural buyer agent of the year awards at the National Property Awards, Liz O’Kane. Liz joins Carol today to discuss the role of a buyer's agent in Ireland.  👉 https://lizokane.ie/ *Property Roundup is sponsored by Daft.ie, Ireland’s Most Visited Property Website* Produced by Katie Tallon MPRII, with Hear Me Roar Media on sound Watch/listen back: https://ipropert...

Balancing Stakeholder Interests

Recognising and Rewarding Industry Best Practice

This week on #PropertyRoundup on iPropertyRadio.com, host Carol Tallon is joined by Mary Conway, judge of the National Property Awards, to talk through the shortlist and discuss the importance of these awards to recognise and reward industry best practice.  The National Property Awards, of which iPropertyRadio are delighted to be the Radio Partner, is taking place at 6:30pm, February 29th in the Intercontinental Hotel, Co. Dublin. Further details here👉 https://nationalpropertyawar...

Malahide Property Market Outlook for 2024

*Malahide Property Market Outlook for 2024* This week on #PropertyRoundup on iPropertyRadio.com, host Carol Tallon is joined by Walter Mythen, Sales Director of O’Farrell Cleere Auctioneers in Malahide.  Walter joins us today to give an overview of the property market in Malahide ahead of 2024, including pipeline and current availability- specifically in Seamount Rise https://www.seamountrise.com/. Listen back to the full interview to hear Walters advice to developers on where they deman...

The Business of Estate Agency

*The Business of Estate Agency* This week on #PropertyRoundup on iPropertyRadio.com, host Carol Tallon is joined by special co-host, Emmet Creighton, Daft.ie’s Client Partnership Director in the I Am Sold offices in Galway city where we sat down with director Patrick Folan and property consultant Kevin Hasset to take a look at the estate agency apprenticeship programme and the ever evolving nature of proeprty business.  👉 https://www.iamsold.ie/ *Property Roundup is sponsored by ...

Expanding property services across Galway & Mayo

Expanding Property Services Across Galway & Mayo Joining host Carol Tallon on the ‘Property Roundup’ this week is Emma Gill and Claire Glynn of Property Partners Gill & Glynn to discuss their new partnership and market expectations for the West in 2024. ‘Property Roundup’ is sponsored by Daft.ie, Ireland’s Most Visited Property Website Produced by Katie Tallon MPRII, with Hear Me Roar Media on sound  🎥Watch/listen back at www.iPropertyRadio.com *iProperty Radio is part of Prope...

Financial wellbeing for the next generation

Homebuyers main competitor is the Government… Joining host Carol Tallon on #PropertyRoundup this week is Margaret Barrett, Managing Director of Mortgage Navigators to give us an overview of the market in 2023, ahead of 2024. Margaret discusses how Mortgage Navigators assists those living abroad with getting a mortgage in Ireland.  LIsten back to the show to hear Margaret’s advice for the next generation of financial wellbeing and getting mortgage ready.  Mortgage Navigators 🔗 htt...

Midlands Property Outlook 2024

This week on iPropertyRadio… Joining host Carol Tallon on #PropertyRoundup this week is Clement Herron, of Clement Herron Real Estate in Portlaoise to discuss property market expectations for 2024,the impact of poor rental policy and the reason why his firm had to serve 35+ notices to quit this week. Clement examines the ongoing exodus of landlords from the market, pointing to a worrying trend that affects both the rental sector and housing availability. But who’s buying? Clement ...

IPAV's Conveyancing Survey 2024

This week on iPropertyRadio… Joining host Carol Tallon on the first 'Property Roundup' show of 2024 is Pat Davitt, CEO of IPAV and advocate for Ireland's property market. Pat shares insights from IPAV's Conveyancing Survey 2023 - 97% of auctioneers say that they are either frustrated by the conveyancing process or that the delays in the process are having a detrimental effect on business, and 73% of consumers said conveyancing caused a problem when purchasing a home. He also discu...

Improved Mortgage Market for 2024

This week on iPropertyRadio… For our final #PropertyRoundup show of 2023, Sean Corbett, Head of Mortgages with SYS Mortgages, joins host Carol Tallon to discuss Ireland’s mortgage market, including home buyer trends nationwide.  He also discusses the lack of competition in the marketplace right  now and gives a glimmer of home for new mortgage applicants in 2024. Learn more about SYS Mortgage 👉 https://sysgroup.ie/sys-mortgages/ *Property Roundup is sponsored by Daft.ie, Ireland’s Most V...

Regional Rental Storm Brewing

This week on #PropertyRoundup on iPropertyRadio.com, host Carol Tallon is joined by Ronan Lyons, associate professor at Trinity College Dublin and economist with Daft.ie to discuss the rental storm brewing for regional areas across Ireland. We also discuss the key difficulty with the national planning framework (NPF), which underpins our planning strategy and implementation.  Specifically we talked about the impacts of the government’s systematic underestimation of Ireland's growth...

Auction Trends & Expectations for 2024

This week on iPropertyRadio… On #PropertyRoundup Patrick Folan, Director at iamsold bidding platform, joins host Carol Tallon to discuss the current property market auctions nationwide and expectations for 2024.  He also gives an overview of his own role in facilitating the next generation of industry talent through the estate agency apprentice initiative.  For more information or to check out the next auction at 👉 https://www.iamsold.ie/auction *Property Roundup is sponsored by Daft.ie...

How to build a smarter, faster, better Irish Estate Agency

This week on iPropertyRadio… On #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon is joined by Regina Mangan, Managing Director of Liberty Blue Estate Agents for an exciting announcement. Regina’s new book, ‘How To Build a Smarter, Faster, Better Irish Estate Agency’ will be hitting the shelves of Irish bookstores in January 2024! She explores the Liberty Blue Estate Agents journey, including what went wrong, challenges along the way and how she built a fantastic team around her.  *Property Roundup is s...

Residential into Retail.. & other trends

This week on iPropertyRadio… On #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon is joined by Harry Sothern, Director at REA Sothern to get an update on the Carlow property market update and explore some of the current opportunities that exist.  We also take a look at the dynamics of who is buying and selling right now, how the rental market is faring and what are the current employment opportunities for house hunters considering settling down in the area. Browse some of the properties availabl...

Preparing to Sell

This week on iPropertyRadio… On #PropertyRoundup Carol Tallon is joined by Majella Galvin chartered surveyor, estate agent, registered valuer and Director at DNG Galvin Auctioneers Bandon. Majella discusses the supply and demand of property in west Cork and how DNG Galvin helps those preparing to sell.  She will also be running a series of seller and buyer workshops in the New Year, contact DNG Galvin for more information 🔗 https://dnggalvin.ie/ *Property Roundup is sponsored by...

Galway Property Market Update

This week on iPropertyRadio… On #PropertyRoundup Niall Browne, Partner at O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers, Private Treaty & New Homes Manager, joins host Carol Tallon to discuss the new homes, development land and the pipeline for Galway city and county. LIsten back to the full interview to hear more.  For more information go to the website - https://odj.ie/ *Property Roundup is sponsored by Daft.ie, Ireland’s Most Visited Property Website https://www.daft.ie/* Listen back at ww...

Limerick Property Market Trends

This week on the #PropertyRoundup show on iProperty Radio, Tom Crosse, Property Director at GVM Auctioneers, joins us to discuss the Limerick marketplace, both second hand and new homes, and he talks about who is buying property in 2023. Tom gives us an overview of the 2024 pipeline and developments underway (not all in Limerick!).  Listen back to the interview in full to hear about how the Limerick-based GVM team has leveraged good homebuilder relationships and a suite of digital ...

Daft.ie teams up with iPropertyRadio to drive tech innovation

This week on iPropertyRadio On #PropertyRoundup this week we have some news to share… We are delighted to welcome Daft.ie as the new sponsor for your weekly Property Roundup! This move is more than just a campaign, it’s an alignment of our two brands and an agreement to collaborate to drive positive change across Ireland's property industry.  Client Partnership Director, Emmet Creighton, joins us to tell us about some of the tech innovation we can expect to see from the Daft_ie ...

Making sense of Dublin's property data

This week on iPropertyRadio…  *Making sense of Dublin’s property data* On #PropertyRoundup, Donald MacDonald, Director at Hooke & MacDonald, joins host Carol Tallon to discuss Ireland’s property market with a focus on development land, new homes, PRS and the wider investment market in advance of their forthcoming Residential Investment Bulletin.  The discussion also covers Housing For All identifying what appears to be working in the marketplace and what was not.. *Property Roun...

Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

This week on iPropertyRadio… On #PropertyRoundup, Terry Gorry, Owner of Terry Gorry & Co. Solicitors, joins host Carol Tallon to discuss buying and selling in the current property market, the vacant property refurbishment grant and various property schemes to help first time buyers get on the property ladder! *Property Roundup is sponsored by Ireland's Property District, your industry communications partner: https://propertydistrict.ie* Produced by Katie Tallon MPRII, with Hear ...

Understanding Commercial Market Dynamics

This week on iPropertyRadio…  *Understanding Commercial Market Dynamics* Working from the most recent data and forecasts, John McCartney, Director and Head of Research with BNP Paribas, breaks down the dynamics of Ireland's relative oversupply of office space in the market, and the factors shaping demand in 2023.  *Property Roundup is sponsored by Ireland's Property District, your industry communications partner: https://propertydistrict.ie* Produced by Katie Tallon MPRII, with ...

Flexible Office Space

This week on iPropertyRadio…  On #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon is joined by Alicia Greene, Flex Office Space Consultant. Alicia joins Carol on the podcast to discuss the launch of Knight Frank's new service ‘Flexible Office Solutions’, a free service for businesses, that will source flexible office space for start-ups and scaling companies, giving them the agility to grow without committing to long-term leases or investing in expensive fitouts. For more information click here...

Buying through auction as a FTB

This week on iPropertyRadio…  On #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon is joined by Sarah McInerney, recent solo first time buyer, who shares her experience getting a mortgage (“it shouldn’t be this difficult!”), buying through auction and availing of the Living City Initiative (LCI).  There is plenty to inspire would-be homebuyers in this interview!  *Property Roundup is sponsored by Ireland's Property District, your industry communications partner: https://propertydistrict.ie* Pr...

Digitally Mapping Galway's Graveyard

This week on iPropertyRadio…  On #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon is joined by Connemaras Digital Graveyard: Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Barry Doyle, IS Project leader and Bridin Feeney, GIS technician with Galway County Council. Over 40,000 graveyard memorial records have been released as part of this project. The aim is to support communities to connect with their past by unlocking valuable graveyard information and making it available as open-source data that will be free...

Sustainable Rural Housing

This week on iPropertyRadio…  On #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon chats to Setanta Landers, Partner at Setanta Solicitors. Setanta joins Carol to discuss the “Locals Only” Rule and the Sustainable Rural Housing guidelines established in 2005.  This rule prioritises local residents in rural construction projects to protect rural culture and integrity. Its potentially discriminatory nature has been criticised, with the European Union highlighting legal concerns reminiscent of the ...

LIfesize Plans

On #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon chats to John Foley and Emma O’Donoghue, Directors at Lifesize Plans Leinster. John and Emma give an overview of the entire business, and what exactly they do. Lifesize Plans originally started out in Australia, however the pair bought into the franchise to bring it to the Irish market, something we needed! Listening to Emma talk about the different clients they have, there is no restriction and this technology is open to everyone.  Pop over to...

Factors Shaping Irish Hotel Sector Growth

This week on iPropertyRadio…  On #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon chats to Tom McCabe, Head of Research & Insight with Cushman & Wakefield. Tom joins us today to discuss the Cushman & Wakefield Irish Hotel Market July 2023. Despite a turbulent few years for the hospitality industry, the hotel market has enjoyed a good performance so far in 2023 from a transactional point of view with approximately €130m transacted across nine deals in addition to a number of hotels and sites goin...

Delivering Social Housing at Scale

This week on iPropertyRadio…  #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon chats to Chris White, Development Manager for Circle Voluntary Housing Association. Chris joins Carol to discuss designing and delivering good social housing at scale in Ireland and the key considerations and strategies. These considerations include accessibility and inclusivity, community space and amenities and energy efficiency and sustainability. Chris also talks how establishing collaborative partnerships betwee...

Rising House Prices

This week on #PropertyRoundup, host Carol Tallon chats to Dr. Kieran McQuinn, Research Professor with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). Kieran joins Property Roundup to discuss the rising house prices and rents across Ireland. He explains that despite 30,000+ houses expected to be completed next year, demand will reach 35,000-40,000 units and that social and affordable housing is crucial for lower-income households without State support. We need to brace for rising...

Ireland's Shrinking Mortgage Market

This week on iPropertyRadio… This week on #PropertyRoundup, host Carol Tallon chats to Sean Corbett, Mortgage Sales Director with Mortgage 123. Sean talks about helping home buyers and an increasing number of buy-to-let investors to navigate Ireland's shrinking mortgage market at a time of rising interest rates. He explains some of the key differences between the four lenders in the marketplace, including who assumes promotions for civil servants and who goes that extra mile for t...

Downsizing or Rightsizing?

This week on iPropertyRadio…  Downsizing or Rightsizing? This week on #PropertyRoundup, host Carol Tallon chats to Majella Galvin, Director of DNG Galvin and Chair of SCSI (Southern region). Majella Galvin joins us to discuss downsizing or rightsizing your home and the many benefits it can have including; reduced running costs, less to maintain and more independence.  Majella writes weekly articles to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions when thinking about downsizing....

Supporting Home Ownership

This week on iPropertyRadio…  Supporting Home Ownership This week on #PropertyRoundup, host Carol Tallon chats to Helen Quigley, Head of Operations & Stakeholder Management at First Home Scheme - a collaboration of AIB, BOI, PTSB, EBS/Haven and the State - which aims to bridge the affordability gap for First Time Buyers and those qualifying under the ‘Fresh Start’ principle. Helen takes us through the application qualification process, which takes a matter of days. Listen back to ...

Buying Property Remotely

This week on iPropertyRadio…  Buying Property Remotely This week on #PropertyRoundup, Roisin Cahill, CEO of Emerald Sage joins host Carol Tallon to talk about her move from working full time in healthcare and project managing renovations on the side, to running a full time property buying consultancy. Covid has changed the landscape of communication so Emerald Sage are now helping people buy property in Ireland from anywhere in the world.  Emerald Sage takes the stress out of buy...

Housing Crisis or Housing Emergency?

This week on iPropertyRadio…  Housing Crisis or Housing Emergency? This week on ‘Property Roundup’ on iPropertyRadio, John Hannigan, CEO of Circle VHA joins host Carol Tallon to discuss reclassifying our housing crisis as a housing emergency and how social housing associations are working to rectify this. He questions on is the Housing For All scheme working and whose solution to Ireland's housing emergency is best? Listen back to the interview to hear about funding from the Gover...

Securing a mortgage in Ireland

This week on iPropertyRadio…  Securing a mortgage in Ireland This week on ‘Property Roundup’ on iPropertyRadio, host Carol Tallon is joined by Sarah-Kim Watchorn, food writer, photographer and home economist to discuss her experience breaking into the property industry in Ireland. Sarah-Kim talks about the difficulties in securing a mortgage as a single, self-employed person. Listen back to hear insights and learnings from a 4-year (and ongoing) journey to home ownership, what she...

Restoring Ireland's Vacant And Derelict Buildings

This week on iPropertyRadio…  Restoring Ireland's Vacant And Derelict Buildings This week on ‘Property Matters’ on iPropertyRadio, host Carol Tallon is joined by Patrick O’Toole, Managing Director of Meitheal Architects, a medium size practice with offices in Dublin, Cork and Kerry. Patrick discussed the scale and extent of our success in delivering innovative, urban housing stock in the area of derelict/dis-used properties. Meitheal Architects are working to ensure the existing supply of...

How to prepare your home for sale

This week on iPropertyRadio…  *How to prepare your home for a sale* This week on ‘Property Matters’ on iPropertyRadio, host Carol Tallon is joined by Lorraine Scully, Real Estate Agent & Associate Director at Sherry FitzGerald Galway, to discuss their recent win - Sherry FitzGerald Branch of the Year 2023 Award! Lorraine gives some insiders tips and tricks for how to prepare yourself & your home for the sales market, for example, picking the right sales agent for you, looking at m...

Development land and commercial property opportunities

This week on iPropertyRadio…  *Development land and commercial property opportunities* This week on ‘Property Matters’ on iPropertyRadio, host Carol Tallon is joined by Robert Colleran, Owner of Robert Colleran Property Consultants LTD to discuss development land opportunities across Ireland, construction costs and vacant commercial properties. Robert also speaks on possible policy changes over the next 12 months.  Produced by Hear Me Roar Media https://hearmeroarmedia.com  Watc...

Ireland's Rental Market Crisis

On iPropertyRadio this week… *Ireland’s Rental Market Crisis* On Property Matters on iPropertyRadio.com this week, host Carol Tallon chats to Mary Conway, Chair of the Irish Property Owners Association to discuss the surge in rental prices that is causing concern for the broader Irish economy and how Irish rental prices rose by a record 13.7% in Q4 2022 compared to the same period in the previous year, with some cities seeing increases of up to 20%.  The shortage of available ren...

Unlocking potential homes across Ireland

On iPropertyRadio this week… *Unlocking Potential Homes Across Ireland* This week on ‘Property Matters’ on iPropertyRadio, host Carol Tallon is joined by Tom Gilligan, Director of Services with Mayo County Council to discuss the lack of rental stock, the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (Croi Conaithe (Towns) Fund Scheme and Mayo County Council’s Homebuyer’s Hero Matchmaking Pilot dedicated to bringing unused properties back into use. Watch back and listen back: https://iprope...

Bringing Ireland’s Town Centres Back to Life

This week on iPropertyRadio… Bringing Ireland’s Town Centres Back to Life  This week on ‘Property Matters’ on iPropertyRadio, host Carol Tallon is joined by Ali Harvey, founder of the Collaborate Town Centre Health Check  (CTCHC) Programme in the Heritage Council, to discuss the latest CTCHC research, current initiatives - including the vacant homes supports and other State initiatives dedicated to bringing unused properties back into use. Produced by Hear Me Roar Media https://...

Understanding Ireland’s Commercial Property Dynamics

This week on iPropertyRadio  Understanding Ireland’s Commercial Property Dynamics  This week on ‘Property Matters’ on iPropertyRadio, host Carol Tallon is joined by John McCartney, Director & Head of Research at BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, to discuss the latest Construction PMI and Ireland’s commercial property dynamics, with a particular focus on offices and logistics.  Produced by Hear Me Roar Media https://hearmeroarmedia.com  Watch back and listen back: https://ipropertyradio.c...

Coming Home: The interactive design journal empowering homeowners

This week on iPropertyRadio  Coming Home: The interactive design journal empowering homeowners   This week on ‘Property Matters’ on iPropertyRadio, host Carol Tallon is joined by Karen Douglas of The Design Lab to discuss a more human-centred approach to architecture and her new book intended to empower homeowners to take control of the design process in order to achieve a home that’s right for them! Produced by Hear Me Roar Media https://hearmeroarmedia.com  Watch back and listen back:...